You will be able to access our maternity system free of charge as long as you intend to live here for 2 years. You may need to show a work contract as proof of intention to live here. You will have the choice of going see-whoever-is-on-shift through a hospital, or you can get your own lead maternity carer who will often do your choice of home or clinic visits for the pregnancy care and then assist delivery in hospital. Or you can home birth. All free

Where in NZ are you going? You might want to contact a midwife in your new area to book in so you don't arrive and find everyone fully booked.